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Wow - I am totally not surprised that a POTF2 deluxe figure "vehicle" has found its way into this assortment.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Jetpack from Han Solo, Boba Fett or the "Crowd Control" Stormtrooper show up either. Especially with the onslaught of Mandos that's coming this seaon - I could definitely see them getting reused for some "deluxe" Mandalorians.

If Anakin appears like that in the series at some point, you really can't have an issue with this set. It would be amusing if the CW writers and animators put the sport skiff vehicle (or something the looks like it) in as a nod to the longevity of the modern Star Wars line.

I have always thought the old vintage mini-rigs should have been brought back in the modern line - so I'd welcome those too - some of the non Imperial/Rebel ones could easily be used with the animated bounty hunters to give them their own mini vehicles.

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Peter

Letting my collecting OCD get the better of me on a DAILY basis... and loving EVERY minute of it!

The Sport skiff was the one vehicle from the made up ones that actually looked like it was "real". This does not bother me at all, in fact I may pick it up. It's smart on their part, kids wont know a lick of difference this is how Toy companies make money so no one should be "upset". More power to them, I like how they gave Anakin extra gear to sell the fantasy of the set. What I find more distasteful is the Barc Speeder again. It must be a great seller.

I hope we do see some vintage mini rigs come back, the vehicle maintenance energizer would be nice. Bossk's Trouble Bubble and the Endor Forrest Ranger.

It is funny seeing that Sport Skiff get resurrected, but like others have said, kids won't care. Plus, if it ends up appearing in the show, that's fine too. I still really like the Freeco Bike, and I'm digging that AT-RT too. I actually haven't picked up any of the deluxe/figure and vehicle line stuff yet, but it looks like I will be in the future. I'd be on board for seeing some of the vintage mini-rigs released in this line too, although it does seem like the entire line is CW specific (which is too bad).

- Anakin Skywalker with Desert Sport Skiff (I'll laugh my butt off if the "Sport Skiff" is a repaint of the 1996 PotF2 toy)

Commence laughter...

I knew it. As soon as I saw that description, I just knew they were going to do it. It will be interesting to see if it's an EU thing or if it makes the show...

Hopefully we'll get an answer in the next QnA. I asked if this was the same vehicle as the POTF2 release (obviously we know that is the case now). But I also asked if is it based on a possible appearance in the 'toon.

I haven't bought a single "deluxe" figure set yet, though that may change with TRU sale this week. Add some Clone Cash and the price is actually where it should be. I also think aside from the price point nothing has excited me by far with this line.